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Associated Press
27-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
The RITZ Brand Partners with Feeding America® and Walmart to Fight Hunger
EAST HANOVER, N.J., March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The RITZ brand announced today the next chapter in a longstanding partnership with Feeding America®, the largest domestic hunger-relief organization in the country, to support people facing hunger through the Walmart 'Fight Hunger. Spark Change.' campaign. For each specially marked pack of RITZ products sold at Walmart for the month of March, the RITZ brand will donate the monetary equivalent of at least 1 meal* to Feeding America, up to $850K. The RITZ brand has previously donated money and partnered with Feeding America and Walmart through various campaigns. This year, the RITZ brand is excited to partner with Feeding America through the 'Fight Hunger. Spark Change.' campaign. 'It's an honor for the RITZ brand to continue partnering with Feeding America and Walmart to raise awareness of food insecurity and provide meals to those in need,' said Steven Saenen, RITZ Vice President of Marketing. Now in its 12th year, the 'Fight Hunger. Spark Change.' campaign has generated more than $206 million and helped to secure 2 billion meals for the Feeding America network of local food banks. Purchases and donations of participating RITZ products made in store or online are tied to zip codes serving that store's location and go to the local Feeding America partner food bank in that community. 'We are grateful for the continued support of the suppliers who join us in the movement to end hunger,' said Lauren Biedron, Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships at Feeding America. *Currently, $1 helps to provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America on behalf of local partner food banks. About Mondelēz International Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. With 2024 net revenues of approximately $36.4 billion, MDLZ is leading the future of snacking with iconic global and local brands such as OREO, RITZ, LU, CLIF BAR and TATE'S BAKE SHOP biscuits and baked snacks, as well as CADBURY DAIRY MILK, MILKA and TOBLERONE chocolate. Mondelēz International is a proud member of the Standard and Poor's 500, Nasdaq 100 and Dow Jones Sustainability Index. Visit or follow the company on X at Feeding America Feeding America is committed to an America where no one is hungry. We support tens of millions of people who experience food insecurity to get the food and resources they say they need to thrive as part of a nationwide network of food banks, statewide food bank associations, food pantries and meal programs. We also invest in innovative solutions to increase equitable access to nutritious food, advocate for legislation that improves food security and work to address factors that impact food security, such as health, cost of living and employment. We partner with people experiencing food insecurity, policymakers, organizations, and supporters, united with them in a movement to end hunger. Visit to learn more. Walmart Walmart Inc. is a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer helping people save money and live better — anytime and anywhere — in stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, approximately 255 million customers and members visit more than 10,500 stores and numerous eCommerce websites in 19 countries. With fiscal year 2024 revenue of $648 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.1 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy, and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting on Facebook at on X (formerly known as Twitter) at and on LinkedIn at
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Walmart, Sam's Club 'Fight Hunger. Spark Change.' campaign returns to Midland and Odessa
Mar. 11—For the 12th straight year, all U.S. Walmart stores, and Sam's Club locations are launching the "Fight Hunger. Spark Change." campaign, including right here in West Texas. The goal of the annual cause marketing campaign is to provide people facing hunger with access to food and resources to our neighbors. Here's how it works: The campaign will run in stores and online from March 1-March 31, with three ways for shoppers to participate: — By donating at check-out in stores or clubs or round up at and the Walmart app. — By purchasing participating products* in-store or online at or — For every purchase of a participating product, the supplier will donate the monetary equivalent of at least one meal ($0.10) on behalf of a Feeding America partner food bank at Walmart and five meals ($0.50) at Sam's Club, up to applicable limits. See specially marked packages for full details. By donating at Feeding America's "Fight Hunger. Spark Change." campaign donation site at either or Since its inception in 2014, the campaign has generated more than $206 million and helped secure 2 billion meals for the Feeding America network of local food banks. "Food insecurity continues to be a pressing issue in West Texas, where our neighbors struggle with hunger. The 'Fight Hunger. Spark Change.' campaign is a vital opportunity for our community to come together and make a real impact. Every donation helps provide meals to children, seniors, and families in need. We are grateful for Walmart and Sam's Club's continued commitment to fighting hunger and for the generosity of those who support this initiative," Libby Stephens, CEO of the West Texas Food Bank, said in a news release. Everyone needs nutritious food to thrive, and in every community in America, people are working hard to provide for themselves and their families. "For the past 20 years, Feeding America, Walmart, and Sam's Club have worked together to fight hunger and help people live better in the communities we serve," said Julie Gehrki, president, Walmart Foundation and Senior Vice President, Philanthropy at Walmart. "During the 'Fight Hunger. Spark Change.' campaign, we invite our customers and members to join us in providing access to food for our neighbors by supporting theWest Texas Food Bank." The 24 participating suppliers for Walmart include: B&G Foods, Inc., Bush Brothers & Company, Celsius, The Coca-Cola Company, Conagra Foods, Dole Packaged Foods, LLC, Ferrero USA, General Mills, Hershey Salty Snacks, Kellanova, Keurig Dr. Pepper, Kodiak, Kraft Heinz, Lipton Tea, Ben's Original, Materne, Mondelez International, Olipop, Pepsi-Cola Advertising & Marketing, Inc., Hidden Valley Original Ranch, The Hain Celestial Group, WK Kellogg Co, Unilever and Utz Quality Foods For every purchase of a participating product, the supplier will donate the monetary equivalent of at least one meal ($0.10) on behalf of a Feeding America partner food bank at Walmart and five meals ($0.50) at Sam's Club, up to applicable limits. See specially marked packages for full details.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Walmart and Sam's Club launch annual campaign to fight hunger in West Texas
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Walmart and Sam's Club are once again stepping up in the fight against hunger with the return of their annual Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign. The initiative directly benefits the West Texas Food Bank and its mission to fight food insecurity in the community. Now in its 12th year, the nationwide initiative supports local hunger relief efforts, including in Midland and Odessa, helping families facing food insecurity gain access to nutritious meals. The campaign, which runs from March 1 through March 31, provides multiple ways for customers to contribute, both in stores and online: Donating at checkout in Walmart and Sam's Club stores or rounding up purchases online at and the Walmart app. Purchasing participating products, with suppliers donating the monetary equivalent of at least one meal per item sold at Walmart and five meals per item sold at Sam's Club. Directly donating to the campaign at this website. Since its launch in 2014, the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign has raised over $206 million and helped provide more than 2 billion meals for communities across the U.S. through the Feeding America network of food banks. For many families in West Texas, hunger remains a pressing issue. The West Texas Food Bank (WTFB), which serves 19 counties, is a key beneficiary of the campaign, ensuring that donations go directly toward feeding children, seniors, and families in the region. 'Food insecurity continues to be a challenge in our community, but initiatives like Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Make a real difference,' Libby Stephens, CEO of the West Texas Food Bank said. 'Every donation, no matter how small, helps provide meals for those who need them most. We are grateful for Walmart and Sam's Club's commitment to supporting local hunger relief.' Walmart and Sam's Club have partnered with Feeding America for over 20 years to address food insecurity across the country. The involvement of 24 major suppliers, including General Mills, Kraft Heinz, Coca-Cola, and Pepsi, ensures that every participating purchase contributes to the cause. 'Walmart and Sam's Club are committed to helping people live better, and that starts with ensuring access to food,' said Julie Gehrki, President of the Walmart Foundation and Senior Vice President of Philanthropy at Walmart. 'This campaign allows customers to take simple actions that create meaningful change for their communities.' Residents in Midland and Odessa can participate in the campaign by shopping at local Walmart and Sam's Club locations, choosing items marked as participating products, or making direct donations to Feeding America and the West Texas Food Bank. For every $5 donated, the West Texas Food Bank can provide 10 nutritious meals to those in need. In 2024 alone, the food bank distributed over 13 million pounds of food across West Texas. For more information about the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign and how to contribute, visit this website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Walmart and Sam's Club 'Fight Hunger. Spark Change.' campaign kicks off 20 years of partnership with Feeding America
Now in its 12th year, the annual cause marketing campaign has helped Feeding America® partner food banks secure more than 2 billion meals* for people facing hunger in local communities. CHICAGO, Feb. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- For the 12th consecutive year, all U.S. Walmart and Sam's Club locations are teaming up with their customers, members, suppliers and associates for the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign to support the Feeding America network of partner food banks. The annual donation campaign, running March 1-31, kicks off a celebration of 20 years of partnership between Walmart, Sam's Club and Feeding America that's grown into one of the most transformative collaborations in the hunger relief space – with approximately $271 million in donations – including more than $177 million from the company and the Walmart Foundation and nearly $95 million from customers and members. Walmart and Sam's Club have also donated more than 9 billion pounds of food to the Feeding America network of local food banks and partner agencies since 2006. "Our extraordinary partnership is grounded in a shared belief that ending hunger in America is possible," said Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, Feeding America's CEO. "For two decades, Walmart and Sam's Club have brought bold, impactful ideas to the table, and executed them consistently and with purpose. We are grateful for all they've done and all that's to come." The Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign will run online and in stores from March 1-March 31. Shoppers have three easy ways to support people facing hunger: For every participating product purchased in store or online at or the supplier will donate the monetary equivalent of at least one meal* ($0.10) on behalf of a Feeding America partner food bank at Walmart and five meals* ($0.50) at Sam's Club, up to applicable limits. See specially marked packages for full details. Donate at check-out in stores or clubs or online at and the Walmart app. Donate at Feeding America's Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign site at either or During the campaign, all donations stay local. Sales-activated supplier donations and register donations are directed to a local Feeding America partner food bank located within a store or club's community. Since its inception in 2014, the campaign has helped to secure nearly 2 billion meals* for people facing hunger. "For the past 20 years, Feeding America, Walmart and Sam's Club have collaborated to help people live better in the communities we serve. Together, we have supported the charitable meal system's ability to recover more food donations from retailers and use tech-powered solutions that help food banks and agencies serve more people," said Julie Gehrki, president of the Walmart Foundation and senior vice president at Walmart. "The Fight Hunger Spark Change. campaign is another way we build support for the fight against hunger by engaging our suppliers, customers and members to join us in giving to local food banks across the U.S." Walmart and Feeding America's partnership began in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, when Walmart Foundation made a $1 million donation for disaster relief. In addition to more disaster relief support – including major gifts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024 – multi-year investments from Walmart and Walmart Foundation have helped fund Feeding America's efforts to maximize food sourcing and sharing, as well as to expand its capacity to source and distribute food more efficiently to households experiencing food insecurity. Walmart and the Walmart foundation have funded retail agency capacity grants totaling $15.75 million – including a $9.75 million donation in 2024 – that have reached more than 20 food banks and hundreds of partner agencies across the country. The grants expand retail donation programs and help fund personnel, equipment and transportation solutions that result in increased amounts of food distributed to partner agencies, including food pantries and meal programs. Those grants have helped equip programs like the Rolling Store Food Pantry, an agency partner of the Heart of Alabama Food Bank which has for years been operated out of a school bus in and around Montgomery, Alabama. With a recent grant, program lead Jeremy Lynch bought a refrigerated freezer trailer, allowing the group to safely transport more perishable donated food to distribution events in several rural counties. "It's been a game changer for sure," Lynch said, noting the new trailer system helped distribute food to about 8,500 families in 2024. Beyond the increased frequency of pickups and pounds of food, the convenience of the new trailer affords Lynch and his fellow volunteers more capacity and more time to help their communities by standing up a sustainable program. "These grants are making an impact that's far-reaching and that's something you can't really put a number to," he said. The 24 participating suppliers for this year's Fight Hunger. Spark Change campaign for Walmart include: B&G Foods, Inc., Ben's Original, Bush Brothers & Company, Celsius, The Coca-Cola Company, Conagra Foods, Dole Packaged Foods, LLC, Ferrero USA, General Mills, Hershey Salty Snacks, Hidden Valley Original Ranch, Kellanova, Keurig Dr. Pepper, Kodiak, Kraft Heinz, Lipton Tea, Materne, Mondelez International, Olipop, Pepsi-Cola Advertising & Marketing, Inc., The Hain Celestial Group, WK Kellogg Co, Unilever and Utz Quality Foods. The six participating suppliers for Sam's Club include: General Mills, Kellanova, Kodiak, Kraft Heinz, Nestlé and Unilever. To learn more about the campaign, visit *Currently, $1 helps provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America® on behalf of local partner food banks. Media ContactEmily JamesFeeding America About Feeding America Feeding America is committed to an America where no one is hungry. We support tens of millions of people who experience food insecurity to get the food and resources they say they need to thrive as part of a nationwide network of food banks, statewide food bank associations, food pantries and meal programs. We also invest in innovative solutions to increase equitable access to nutritious food, advocate for legislation that improves food security and work to address factors that impact food security, such as health, cost of living and employment. We partner with people experiencing food insecurity, policymakers, organizations, and supporters, united with them in a movement to end hunger. Visit to learn more. About WalmartWalmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) is a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer helping people save money and live better — anytime and anywhere — in stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, approximately 270 million customers and members visit more than 10,750 stores and numerous eCommerce websites in 19 countries. With fiscal year 2025 revenue of $681 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.1 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy, and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting on Facebook at on X (formerly known as Twitter) at and on LinkedIn at About Sam's ClubSam's Club, the $90 billion division of Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT), is a membership club that is pioneering the future of retail experience, providing exclusive access to value, convenience and modern omnichannel shopping options to millions of members in 600 clubs across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. With over 40 years of innovating in the category, Sam's Club continues to redefine club membership shopping with its curated assortment of quality fresh food and Member's Mark® items, in addition to market leading technologies and services like Scan & Go™, curbside pickup and home delivery. Visit the Sam's Club Newsroom, shop at or connect with Sam's Club on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Pinterest. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Feeding America
